Looks good.  I prefer the Berthoud mounting hardware to Honjo.  Easier to 
fix dents in aluminum though.
On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:15:06 AM UTC-5, William wrote: 
>
> I have been a very enthusiastic advocate of the quality for the price of 
> plastic fenders.  I dismiss the claims that all metal fenders are the only 
> suitable option for a quality bicycle.  That said, I had the opportunity to 
> get a used set of plastics onto a new bike and found myself in need for 
> another set of 650B fenders.  I went ahead and tried my luck at Jitensha 
> studio and fate had it that Hiroshi had one and only one set of Honjos on 
> hand that would be suitable for my Hilsen, so I went for it.  I've picked 
> at it for the last couple of days and finally have the installation 
> complete.  I can't say that I did the install perfectly, nor can I say that 
> my opinion about the best VALUE in fenders has changed.  But I can say that 
> I appreciate all metal fenders and the quality of workmanship that has gone 
> into Honjos.  Furthermore, I can say that I think my Hilsen looks pretty 
> swank with a set of featherlight hammered Honjos on it, and I hope it will 
> look this nicely for years to come.  
>
> Pics prove it was hard work:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630131488386/
>

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